PE2 6DL is a safe, established residential area on Skye Close, 0.4km from Lynch Wood in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Orton Waterville ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 4.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE2 6DL are sourced from Output Area E00187851 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKYE CLOSE, PE2 6DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKYE CLOSE, PE2 6DL.
545
33
£ 52,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE2 6DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PE2 6DL — age 33, 80% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £249k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE2 6DL. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 249,000
14 sales · Mean £ 243,285
Terraced
£ 238,000
17 sales · Mean £ 227,558
Flat
£ 126,500
2 sales · Mean £ 126,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE2 6DL has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Orton Wistow Primary School
Ormiston Meadows Academy
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
St John's Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Alwalton Store and Post Office1.0 km
- Anglia Regional Co Op Soc Ltd0.9 km
- Muscle Finesse1.0 km
- Orton Superstore0.7 km
- Wistow Newsagent0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Delta by Marriott0.7 km
- Express by Holiday Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- T(N)S Catering @ Coloplast0.6 km
- Baxter Storey0.6 km
- AB Agri Restaurant0.5 km
- Ormiston Meadows Academy0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Matley Take Away Food0.7 km
- Vivienne Fish and Chips Ltd0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Harvester0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough5.1 km
- Whittlesea13.4 km
- Stamford15.6 km
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Postcode Profile: PE26DL · Data under Open Government Licence